Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 5 - 7, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Labor Day)
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

No 5 between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, every 12 minutes days and evenings
2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.
4 trains make 5 stops between 125 St and Bowling Green.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos 2 and Woodlawn-bound 4* .
*No 4 between ‌149 St-Hostos and 125 St, during this time. directions_busFree shuttle buses run between 149 St-Hostos and 3 Av-138 St 6 Station, stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
Travel tip:
For Midtown and Lower Manhattan, use the 7NQRS via transfer with the 2 at Times Sq-42 St accessible.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 11, Sep 18, Sep 25, and Oct 2, Fridays, beginning 8:15 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

5 service ends early between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.
4 trains make 5 stops between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos 24.
Approximate final departures:
The last Manhattan-bound 5 departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:35 PM.
The last Bronx-bound 5 departs Bowling Green at 9:20 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 12 - 13, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

5 runs every 20 minutes and local in both directions between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St

Notes: 5 service operates on a modified schedule because 45 and 6 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
Manhattan-bound 5 service begins after 10 AM on Sunday (9/13).
Schedule reminder: Overnight 5 service operates only in the Bronx between Dyre Av‌ and E 180 St.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 12 and Sep 19, Sat, 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In the Bronx, Dyre Av-bound 5 skips Morris Park, Gun Hill Rd and Baychester Av
All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at Pelham Pkwy

For service to these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or Eastchester-Dyre Av and transfer to a downtown 5.
For service from these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Dyre Av-bound 5.
What's happening?
Preventive maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 13, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos, take the 2.
For service between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 19 - 20, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

5 runs every 20 minutes and local in both directions between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St

Note: 5 service operates on a modified schedule because 45 and 6 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
Schedule reminder: Overnight 5 service operates only in the Bronx between Dyre Av‌ and E 180 St.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Suspended

Sep 21 - 24, Mon to Thu, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In the Bronx, no overnight 5 between Dyre Av and E 180 St
directions_busFree T113 shuttle buses make stops between Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- Transfer between 2 and directions_busat E 180 St accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 26 - 27 and Oct 3 - 4, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

5 runs every 20 minutes and local in both directions between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St

Notes: 5 service operates on a modified schedule because 45 and 6 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
Manhattan-bound 5 service begins after 10 AM on Sunday (9/27).
Schedule reminder: Overnight 5 service operates only in the Bronx between Dyre Av‌ and E 180 St.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In the Bronx, Dyre Av-bound 5 skips Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av, Simpson St, Freeman St, 174 St and West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av

For service to these stations, take the 5 to E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the 2 or 5 to ‌149 St-Hostos and transfer to a Dyre Av-bound 5.
Travel tip:
From Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the Bx4 bus instead. Transfer to the 5 at 3 Av-149 St accessible.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM on Sunday (9/27).
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 27 and Oct 4, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos, take the 2.
For service between ‌149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

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5 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 5 Train?

Service operates between Dyre Av/Nereid Av, Bronx and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Express.

Is the 5 line operating right now, and how many 5 trains are running?

The 5 line is still running, but with Significant service disruption in our model—expect severe gaps or major disruption. Check Status & Alerts below. Our live feed maps about 12 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 5 train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Significant service disruption based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

When does the 5 service change?

Service patterns often change during late nights (11 PM – 5 AM) and weekends for planned work. Always check active alerts.

How much does an NYC Subway ride on the 5 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 5 train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of August 2026). You can pay with a contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a physical or digital OMNY card. Free in-system transfers and time-limited transfers to other MTA subway lines and local buses follow MTA rules; for discounts, commuter benefits, and the latest fare rules, open AP Transit on our homepage.

Which stations on the 5 line have accessibility (ADA)?

These stations on this line are marked as fully ADA accessible in our static database (always verify elevators and gates on site):

Accessible stops

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Church Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Bowling Green, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Grand Central-42 St, 125 St, 3 Av-149 St, Simpson St, E 180 St, 233 St, Gun Hill Rd, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd

For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.

How often does the 5 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 5 trains are arriving approximately every 13 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 5 trains reach about 9 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 5 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

For the next 5 train arriving at each listed stop, our feed’s ETA reliability score on that arrival is low. Scores under 60 usually align with about five minutes of extra variability; scores under 30 can mean larger gaps ahead. Stations are grouped by severity—at most two panels.

Moderate delays

Wall St, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Confirm with live countdowns in AP Transit or open Status & Alerts below if service shifts.

Which stations on the 5 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 5 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 5 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 5 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

Fully closed

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Newkirk Av - Little Haiti, Beverly Rd, Church Av, Winthrop St, Sterling St, President Street-Medgar Evers College, Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Nevins St, Borough Hall, Bronx Park East, Nereid Av, 233 St, 225 St, 219 St, Gun Hill Rd, Burke Av, Allerton Av, Pelham Pkwy. More detail on our map: AP Transit.

One direction

For 5, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Bowling Green, Eastchester-Dyre Av. More detail on our map: AP Transit.